Press & Rallies: Advocating for Equitable Access to the Arts; Pix 11, AMNY, NY Daily News, Broadway World, News12 Bronx
Support in Arts Instruction Initiative March 2, 2025 ArtsConnection proudly …
ArtsConnection Artists Shine at the Brooklyn Museum: A Celebration of Identity, Culture, and Community
The Brooklyn Museum, one of ArtsConnection’s valued Culture Connected Partners, …
NEW BOARD MEMBER: Omar Perez
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board member, Omar …
CHALKBOARD CHAT: ED MILLER
CHALKBOARD CHAT is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists …
CHALKBOARD CHAT: NICHOLAS LEICHTER
CHALKBOARD CHAT is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists …
“Art is the Heart of Life” artist profile: Dominique
“Rest in Petals, Rise in Memory” Dominique is an alumna …
“Art is the Heart of Life” artist profile: Julian
“Neighborhood Scenes” Julian is an alum of ArtsConnection and Frank …
Amsterdam News | June 27, 2024
ArtsConnection’s benefit event reinforces importance of arts
WABC Eyewitness News
New York’s number one News Channel 7 Eyewitness News reports …
New York City’s Inaugural Nonprofit Advisory Council
🎉 Congratulations to our Executive Director, Rachel Watts on being …
ARTnews: Ted Berger Champions New Fund to Elevate Underrepresented Artists
ArtsConnection’s founding board member, Ted Berger, earned the moniker of …
CHALKBOARD CHAT: ANDREA MARKUS
Chalkboard Chat is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists …
ArtsConnection to Celebrate 45th Anniversary With Art is at the Heart Festival Benefit & More
By: Chloe Rabinowitz | Jan. 30, 2024 This year ArtsConnection …
First Latina Rockette Lillian Colón: Her Life as Testament to the Power of Arts Education
Her journey from a Bronx orphanage to the High School …
CHALKBOARD CHAT: DEVAN MANNING
Chalkboard Chat is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists …
“Day of the Dead” Celebration Sparks Joy, Amazement, and Wonder at PS 68 in Staten Island
The Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors …
Departing Apprentice Nicolas Castro One Step Closer to His Dream: Teaching Art to Students with Autism
Just days ago, Nicolas Castro, or Nico as he’s known, …
Embracing Art’s Magic: Our New Board Members Share Stories of Enrichment and Creativity
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board members: Yashvarhan …
CONNECTED ARTS NETWORK (CAN)
In the 2022/23 school year, we offered a 7-part training …
CHALKBOARD CHAT: ANDREW STRANO
Chalkboard Chats is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists …
FROM THE DESK OF OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RACHEL WATTS
September 28, 2023 Dear Friends, I hope your summer was …
LAUNCHING OUR LIBERATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FRAMEWORK
ArtsConnection’s Liberated Learning Environment Framework (LLEF) is a valuable new …
TEACHING ARTISTS HALL OF FAME
Kudos to ArtsConnection’s Teaching Artists Jojo Gonzalez and Kim Grier-Martinez …
Rain Could Not Keep Us from Celebrating NYC Teens
Downpour aside, Saturday, May 20th, was a beautiful day as …
Another School Year Comes to an End
The 2022-2023 school year was an enormous success! We served …
ArtsConnection Launches Professional Learning Website
On Friday, June 16th, we celebrated the launch of the …
ARTSCONNECTION IS IN RESIDENCE ON GOVERNORS ISLAND
Presented through Governors Island Arts, the seasonal Organizations in Residence …
ArtsConnection Executive Director, Rachel Watts, Honored by City College; and Presents at Williams College
This month our Executive Director, Rachel Watts, receives honor for …
TEEN PROGRAMS SPRING FINALE AT GOVERNORS ISLAND
We kick-off our Governors Island Organization in Residence on May …
ARTSCONNECTION PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TEAM PRESENTS AT CONFERENCES
Year after year, our expert staff present their work at …
WELCOME TO NEW APPRENTICES AND INTERNS
As members of the Teen Programs team at ArtsConnection, apprentices …
TEACHING ARTIST ADVISORY BOARD (TAAB)
It is an understatement to say that ArtsConnection relies on …
ARTSCONNECTION MUSIC MAKERS
We are so excited to have launched the ArtsConnection Music …
GOVERNORS ISLAND ORGANIZATION IN RESIDENCE
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO SHARE THAT WE HAVE BEEN SELECTED …
In-School Spotlight: P.S. 130
ArtsConnection has one of its longest standing partnerships with P.S. …
Professional Learning Spotlight: Teaching with GIVE
Growing Inclusivity for Vibrant Engagement (GIVE), is a partnership which …
Teen Programs Open House
We celebrated the first day of Black History Month with …
Holiday Message from our Board Chair & Executive Director
Dear Friends, Happy Holidays! As the year winds down and we …
Happy Holidays
“Midnight Romance” (black paper cut-out on watercolor on paper)Artist statement: …
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: NYC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
We are thrilled to be included in this extraordinary list …
Our offices will be closed December 26 to January 2
Traditionally, New Year celebrations involve introspection, reflection, and a dash …
From our Executive Director: Our Vision for the Future
In August of 2021, a small group of ArtsConnection stakeholders …
THANK YOU
It is that time of year when we are reminded …
ArtsConnection Gives Back
For the past ten years, non-profits around the globe have …
Artist Institute
During the month of October, ArtsConnection’s Artist …
The ArtsConnection offices will be closed November 24 & 25, 2022
Giving thanks to all the ArtsConnection staff for their commitment …
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORS
“I owe a lot to those people at ArtsConnection who …
ALUMNI NEWS
Jeremy Feliz, ArtsConnection alum, now in an internship at …
ArtsConnection Alumni Network
ATTENTION ARTS CONNECTION ALUMNI Did you exhibit art in the …
NEW BOARD MEMBER
ArtsConnection is delighted to welcome our newest board member, Erica …
You’re Invited – Vision for the Future
Join Executive Director Rachel Watts in conversation with teaching …
Art is what changes the world around us.
Thank you to all who attended the Back to School …
This Month @ArtsConnection | Celebrating Arts Innovators
In this issue: 2022 Arts Innovator Awardees: Clayton and Parker …
Join Us for ArtsConnection’s Annual Benefit!
Join us on September 21 to celebrate ArtsConnection’s long history …
This Month @ArtsConnection: Celebrating Ted Berger | Announcing the 2022 Teaching with GIVE cohort
In this issue: Honoring Ted Berger Announcing the ‘Grow with …
This Month at ArtsConnection: 2022 Staff Retreat | In-School Programs | School Year-End Appeal
In this issue: 2022 Staff Retreat | In-School Programs | …
This Month at ArtsConnection: New Board Member + New Grant + Teen Celebration 👏
ArtsConnection welcomes a new board member, announces a new grant …
You’re invited to the Teens Curate Teens opening reception and the Teen Reviewers and Critics finale!
Each year, high schoolers are provided with the opportunity to curate and produce an exhibition of artwork …
Families attend virtual event, AC awarded more funding, and a TA pushes the boundaries of traditional poetry 🎨
On the evening of March 3rd, ArtsConnection hosted the first of …
A message from our Exec. Director, a graffiti workshop, and more! 🎨
As we come to the end of Black History Month, …
Alumni shine at NBCUniversal event and a Program Manager reflects 🎨
Meet the TAAB Board members who will play an important …
Here’s to another year of arts education! 🎉
Meet the TAAB Board members who will play an important …
Our 2021 Annual Report is here!
Meet the TAAB Board members who will play an important …
Introducing our Teaching Artist Advisory Board!
Meet the TAAB Board members who will play an important …
ArtsConnection is proud to announce the virtual launch of Culture Connected!
Learn more about ArtsConnection’s new program!
Summer Rising finishes with a bang, the back-to-school event you can’t miss… August in review!
Click here to read our August newsletter!
AC teens tour New York’s art centers, a staff member says goodbye, and more…
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Teen artists showcase bold new work, a teaching artist recalls the past & predicts the future, and more…
Click here to read our June newsletter!
Dani Criss on community and fostering a safe space for students
Chalkboard Chats is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists who …
Sarah Dahnke on taking a breath and finding your voice
Chalkboard Chats is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists who …
Ravish Momin on time management and what ArtsConnection students taught him
Chalkboard Chats is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists who …
Keenan Higgins talks teaching, Tupac and the importance of patience
Chalkboard Chats is an interview series highlighting the teaching artists who …
March at ArtsConnection: NYCT Grant, Artist Panel and Artist Spotlight!
March ushers in a New York Community Trust grant, an upcoming …
Celebrating ArtsConnection’s Black Community
Committing to Anti-Racism and Celebrating ArtsConnection’s Black Community ArtsConnection believes …
ArtsConnection Welcomes Newest Board Members
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Board Members! ArtsConnection is …
ArtsConnection’s Artist Institute Inspires and Informs
ArtsConnection’s Artist Institute Inspires and Informs #WeAreArtsConnected #AlwaysConnected At …
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Announces Two-Year Grant Towards ArtsConnection Teen Programs
Image: Helen Frankenthaler, “New Paths,” 1973, acrylic on canvas, 54 …
Staying Connected, Staying Engaged, Ready for the New School Year!
#WeAreArtsConnected #AlwaysConnected During a summer unlike any other, ArtsConnection did …
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) Fall Application Is Live!
Teen Reviewers and Critics (TRaC) Application is Live Now! TRaC is …
ArtsConnection Welcomes Its New Executive Director
ArtsConnection Welcomes Its New Executive Director The Board of Directors …
Family Events: Offering Unique One-of-a-Kind Arts Experiences
Planning Family Events for students and their families is something …
Social-emotional Learning Practices with Students
As we look ahead to the start of the school …
Think Tanks and Beyond
For a fast-paced 8 weeks this spring and early summer, …
Teen Remote Arts Learning
ArtsConnection’s dedicated program mangers and Think Tank team leaders have kept …Remote Arts Learning
After the mayor closed New York City public schools in …
Letter In Solidarity
To the ArtsConnection Community: For 42 years, ArtsConnection has tried …
AFTER 34 YEARS STEVE TENNEN STEPS DOWN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ARTSCONNECTION
Steven Tennen, our Executive Director for the past 34 years, will …
2019 Annual Report
2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT We are pleased to present our latest …
ArtsConnection’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Values Statement
Mission, DEI Values, and Action Statement At ArtsConnection, our dedication …
ArtsConnection Awarded Grant for Museum Initiative
We are excited to announce that The New York Community …
Summer at ArtsConnection
Summer in the City It has been a busy summer …
Bringing an End to the School Year with a Strong Finish
The 2018-2019 school year was a huge success! We served …
ArtsConnection Introduces Inaugural Artist Advisory Council
ArtsConnection is pleased to introduce our inaugural Artist Advisory Council. The …
ArtsConnection Celebrates Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Friends, On Monday evening, we paid tribute to one …
ArtsConnection, New York Philharmonic and LaGuardia High School: A Creative Partnership in Music & Visual Arts
The New York Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts™ —made famous by …
New Initiative to Address Equitable Engagement in Inclusion Classrooms
ArtsConnection, The New Victory Theater and Community-Word Project Launch GIVE …
ARTSCONNECTION AND FUTURES AND OPTIONS PARTNER TO CREATE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR NYC TEENS
This week, high school students from across NYC gathered to …
Board Leadership Transition at ArtsConnection
ArtsConnection announces that Lisa Plepler will be stepping down as …
Meet David…
Meet David, an 8th-grade English language learner at I.S. 93 …
ArtsConnection Receives Grant from U.S. Department of Education
Co-teaching at PS 229 in Queens: Teaching Artist Erin Orr …
Ringing In a New School Year
As we embark on a new school year, we would …
Summer School with ArtsConnection
During July and August 2018, ArtsConnection engaged 5,000 English Learner …
Freddie and Myrna Gershon Transforming Lives and Building Community
For over a decade, Freddie and Myrna Gershon have supported …
Bridges to Literacy through Puppetry
Bridges is: A teaching model for fostering literacy through the …
ArtsConnection’s Comprehensive Theater Program with District 75 Schools
For many children, the arts are a lifeline: an opportunity …
ArtsConnection 40th Anniversary Celebration
Dear Friends, On March 12, 2018, ArtsConnection celebrated four decades …
Playbill: 200 NYC High School Students Will Participate in Dear Evan Hansen’s ART2ART Program in 2018–2019 Season
Dear Evan Hansen will continue its partnership with ArtsConnection, NYC’s …
Today is #GivingTuesday
Please join Executive Director Steven Tennen as we participate on …
Gearing Up for #GivingTuesday: LoriAnn Tholl
Second-grade teacher Loriann Tholl from PS 153 in Maspeth, Queens …
The Season of Giving Continues
This week, as the giving season continues, ArtsConnection features our …
2017 Benefit Concert Welcomed Guests </br>Back to School!
ArtsConnection had a very special evening on Monday, June 12th. …
Artist Spotlight: Brian McCormick
Native New Yorker Brian McCormick caught the “artist bug” as …
Sharing the Value of Arts Education
Our mission is to ensure the arts are an essential …
Artist Spotlight: Laura Borgwardt
Theater professional Laura Borgwardt has a calling for working with …
Digital DELLTA
Carol Morgan, ArtsConnection’s Deputy Director for Education and Joanna Hefferen, …
Providing Access and Equity to the Arts for New York City’s Children
Never have innovation and creativity been more important in preparing …
Artist Spotlight: Kim Grier-Martinez
Ms. Kim, as she’s known to her young students, is …
School’s OUT, but the arts are definitely still IN!
It has been an incredible 2015-2016 school year here at …
2016 Benefit Celebration – A Smashing Success!
Dear Friends, Monday night’s ArtsConnection gala was a truly fabulous …
Council Member Rosie Mendez visits The Earth School and P94M High School Explore Careers in Theater
MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH DANCE AT THE EARTH SCHOOL The spring …
On Edutopia: Learning to Work and Think Like an Artist
The artists and staff at ArtsConnection have engaged in inquiries …
Spectrum of Hope: An inspiring film about students, teachers and the power of arts education
SPECTRUM OF HOPE is the story of 10 musical theater …
More than $900,000 raised at 2015 Benefit Celebration
ArtsConnection 2015 Benefit Celebration rang in over $900,000 at 583 …
ArtsConnection featured in The Kennedy Center’s VSA Update
Deputy Director for Education Carol Morgan and Program Manager Emily …
Free Webinar on Arts and English Language Learners November 18th
Carol Morgan, Deputy Director for Education at ArtsConnection and Jennifer …
DELLTA Participants Show Significant Progress in ESL Achievement Test
ArtsConnection’s DELLTA program (Developing English Language Literacy Through the Arts) …
ArtsConnection Featured in The Marquee
“iTheatrics,” says Tennen, citing the organization that centers on musical …
Changing Children’s Lives for 35 Years
35th Anniversary Celebration
On Thursday, April 24, 2014, leaders from the arts, business, media, …
Spring 2014
ArtsConnection’s teen program, TRaC, begins its spring semester during the …
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